Documentary on women’s portrayal in mass media screens Thursday

November 2, 2011

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Miss Representation is a 2011 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, screening Thursday (Nov. 3) at 7 p.m. in Wilson Theatre. The film (watch the official trailer here) explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of them. The film premiered in the documentary competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.